Adrian Rosa's century makes him the man to beat in snooker league

Adrian Rosa underlined his status as the man to beat in the Staffs & West Midlands Snooker League with a superb century break as Landywood strengthened their grip on Division One.

Rosa fired in a break of 109 to equal Paul Deaville’s highest break of the season and complete a 5-0 whitewash of Beaconsfield, extending his unbeaten start to six matches and sending Landywood four points clear at the summit.

Landywood made a strong start to what threatened to be a tricky away assignment as Jack Harris compiled breaks of 71 and 33 to take the opening frame.

Riley Parsons and Chris Jones then increased the visitors’ advantage before Beaconsfield threatened to get on the board.

Mike Beasley produced a break of 58 in the fourth frame, but Bal Sembi responded with breaks of 32 and 31 to win an epic encounter on the final black.

The victory also moved Sembi level at the top of the league’s most-wins standings before Rosa completed the rout in style.

Elsewhere in Division One, Sedgley Ex Service defeated Charlemont Bowling Club 4-1 after recovering from an early setback.

Daniel Ward gave Charlemont the lead against his former club with a break of 54, but Toby Smith levelled for the hosts.

Ash Barker then edged a tight frame on the black after making a break of 37 to put Sedgley ahead, before Adam Davies secured the match-winning fourth point.

Andrew Highfield completed the 4-1 success and joined Rosa and Sembi at the top of the most-wins table.

Meanwhile, the opening round of the Smithridge Healthcare-sponsored Individual Handicap produced some impressive break-building.

Callum Wraight struck a superb 76 break on his way to a 3-1 victory over Stuart Hemming.

Jamie Spence also impressed with a display of consistency, compiling breaks of 59, 51 and 44 to secure victory over Alex Hodgen.

The opening round showcased the quality on offer, with the competition providing another opportunity for players to make their mark this season.

Aldridge & District League

Old Hall SC A and Wednesfield Cons remain locked together at the top of the Aldridge & District Snooker League Premier Division after both recorded 5-0 victories.

Old Hall beat Poets Corner A, with Nathan Wood, Andy Price, Lee Bannister and Simon Gough among the winners, while Bannister and Gough made breaks of 38.

Wednesfield Cons swept aside Bentley Moor A, with Paul Deaville compiling the week's highest break of 54.

Both sides have 22 frames won and three lost after five matches.

Q Bar A beat Charlemont BC B 4-1, while Aldridge Cons A also won 5-0.